Most Minnesota school districts don’t have school nurses: Survey

Most Minnesota school districts don’t have school nurses: Survey

(NewsNation) — More than half of Minnesota school districts don’t have a licensed school nurse on site, according to newly released data from a survey conducted in 2022. The Minnesota School Nurse Workforce’s 2022 Snapshot report focused on the workforce’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on the well-being of the school districts’ communities. … Read more

President Biden condemns acts of antisemitism in New York

President Biden condemns acts of antisemitism in New York

President Biden on Friday condemned a recent spate of antisemitic acts in New York, including vandalism and a demonstration outside an exhibit honoring the victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel. “The horrific acts of Antisemitism this week – including a demonstration celebrating the 10/7 attack, vandalism targeting Jewish homes, attacks on Jewish … Read more

Neil Degrasse Tyson weighs in on who owns the moon

Neil Degrasse Tyson weighs in on who owns the moon

(NewsNation) — After China landed a probe on the far side of the moon, NASA warned there is a new space race between America and China. One question is the use of the moon as various countries seek to find resources upon it. Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson with the Hayden Planetarium in New York said … Read more

Southwest plane falls into ‘Dutch roll’ during flight, prompting FAA investigation

Southwest plane falls into ‘Dutch roll’ during flight, prompting FAA investigation

(The Hill) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max fell into a “Dutch roll” during a flight last month, The Associated Press reported Thursday. A “Dutch roll” is a dangerous oscillating motion consisting of a tail slide and roll motion at the same time. It can be … Read more

Signs point to mild gas prices in preelection summer

Signs point to mild gas prices in preelection summer

(The Hill) – U.S. gas prices started the summer driving season lower than usual, with experts pointing to mild demand and cheaper oil as factors contributing to the moderate costs. Though confounding variables, such as the hurricane season and downstream effects of extreme heat, could still shake things up, prices are expected to continue declining … Read more

Dave Joyce the lone Republican to oppose Merrick Garland contempt resolution

Dave Joyce the lone Republican to oppose Merrick Garland contempt resolution

Rep. Dave Joyce (R-Ohio), the lone Republican to vote against a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress, says his colleagues’ move only serves to “further politicize our judicial system.” “As a former prosecutor, I cannot in good conscience support a resolution that would further politicize our judicial system to score … Read more

Stress, depression linked to heart disease in women: Study

Stress, depression linked to heart disease in women: Study

CHICAGO (NewsNation) — A recent study from the American College of Cardiology found that stress and depression in young and middle-aged women significantly increase the risk of cardiovascular disease. Researchers are unsure why there’s a direct correlation between mental health and cardiovascular disease in women. However, what is evident is that women with chronic anxiety, … Read more

Fake news sites outnumber US newspaper sites: NewsGuard research report

Fake news sites outnumber US newspaper sites: NewsGuard research report

NEW YORK (NewsNation) — In the past few months, research indicates that hundreds of phony news sites have emerged. Most aim to either surpass or overpower content from legitimate news sources or to fuel an explosion of polarizing or false narratives as election season heats up. NewsGuard, a research group, reports there are 1,265 outlets … Read more